Allegheny County property record for 521 Benjamin St, Tarentum, PA 15084
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.481 acres (20,965 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,500 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $509 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1838-N-151 |
| Primary APN | 1838-N-151 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 20,965 sqft (0.481 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 521 BENJAMIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | TARENTUM |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15084-8523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CURTISVILLE PLAN 11 LOT 95.38X150X64.16 BENJAMI N COR SHORT ST CURTISVILLE PLAN 12 LOT 60X150 BENJAMIN ST |
| Legal Subdivision | CURTISVILLE PLAN |
| Legal Block | 1838N |
| Legal Lot Number | 151 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST DEER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 407001 |
521 Benjamin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 BENJAMIN ST, TARENTUM, PA 15084-8523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 19877 / 255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Benjamin St was $509, down 84.4% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| County Subdivision | West Deer Township |
| Unified School District | Deer Lakes School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $509.00 (-84.4%) | $79,200 (-18.52%) Land $21,400 Building $57,800 | $97,200 (-) Land $21,400 Building $75,800 |
| 2025 | $3,263.00 (+10.72%) | $97,200 Land $21,400 Building $75,800 | $97,200 Land $21,400 Building $75,800 |
| 2024 | $2,947.00 (-0.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,955.00 | $97,200 Land $21,400 Building $75,800 | |
| 2012 | $97,200 Land $21,400 Building $75,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 521 Benjamin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1985 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 521 Benjamin St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | OAKMONT WATER AUTHORITY serves 39,901 people · EPA ID PA5020036 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 500 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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